divisions of the trigeminal nerve Flashcards
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Discuss branches of the 3 main nerves of the opthalmic
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2
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Name all branches of the maxillary nerve, focusing on their location (i.e. pre- or post foramina, etc.)
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Note: after exiting foramen rotundum you enter pterygopalatine fossa, then the orbit, after inferior orbital fissure
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Discuss the 3 main divisions of the mandibular nerve, with special focus on motor supply branches
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Note 1: mandibular nerve is only branch of trigeminal with sensory and motor
Note 2: all 3 divisions of the mandibular nerve have at least one branch that provides motor output